Definition
动用 means 'to use (resources, funds, personnel, etc.)' by drawing upon what is stored or available, often with authority or necessity. It differs from 利用 (lìyòng), which is broader (to use/exploit for a purpose, can be neutral or negative), and 运用 (yùnyòng), which applies to methods/skills. 动用 is stronger in implying mobilization of reserves or force.
verb
to use (resources, funds, personnel, etc.)
Easily confused
- 运用yùn yònglook-aliketo use, to apply (a method, skill, tool, etc.)
Examples
- 动用。Gōngsī dòng yòng le dàliàng zījīn lái kāifā xīn chǎnpǐn.The company used a large amount of funds to develop new products.
- 动用。Zhèngfǔ juédìng dòng yòng jūnduì lái wéichí zhìxù.The government decided to use the army to maintain order.
- 动用。Tā dòng yòng le suǒyǒu guānxì cái zhǎodào zhè fèn gōngzuò.He used all his connections to find this job.
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